MAL-2026-3228 Malicious code in ziugxfbvo (PyPI)
- Package
- ziugxfbvo
- Registry
- PyPI
What is MAL-2026-3228?
MAL-2026-3228 is a malicious package in ziugxfbvo, published on 2 May 2026.
Official description
During import, the package automatically downloads and executes code that first acts as an infostealer and then starts code acting as a RAT. It connects with a hardcoded C2 server and waits for commands, supporting e.g. executing remote commands, exfiltrating files, recording the screen, executing GUI actions through PyAutoGUI.
Category: MALICIOUS - The campaign has clearly malicious intent, like infostealers.
Campaign: 2026-04-process-support
Reasons (based on the campaign):
exfiltration-generic
The package contains code to execute remote commands (probably limited to a specific set) on the victim's machine.
rat
spyware-like
infostealer
persistence
exfiltration-browser-data
exfiltration-crypto
files-exfiltration
What should I do about MAL-2026-3228?
Remove the package from your dependencies and lockfiles, then rotate any secrets on machines where it was installed.